Cost of living in Houston, Texas (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Green Bay, Wisconsin (United States)
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| Food | + 10% | |||
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| Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Green Bay, Wisconsin (United States) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Green Bay, Wisconsin | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 | $18 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 | $9 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.42 | $5.67 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.98 | $0.97 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.87 | $3.67 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.29 | $4.73 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 | $6 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.29 | $3.74 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.37 | $1.60 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.47 | $3.03 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 | $17 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.16 | $2.16 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.09 | $1.84 | + 68% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Green Bay, Wisconsin (United States) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Green Bay, Wisconsin | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,205 | $1,570 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,171 | $1,057 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $240 | $131 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,652 | $2,424 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,305 | $851 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $159 | $159 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $69 | $42 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $227 | $218 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $118 | $110 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 | $13 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 | $43 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Green Bay, Wisconsin (United States) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Green Bay, Wisconsin | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 | $38 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 | $40 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 | $80 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $146 | $85 | + 70% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Green Bay, Wisconsin (United States) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Green Bay, Wisconsin | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,559 | $20,016 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.81 | $0.86 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $63 | $33 | + 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $27 | $26 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Houston, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Green Bay, Wisconsin (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 | $8 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $109 | $141 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 | $8 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.74 | $4.02 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.09 | $4.07 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.85 | $4.32 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.24 | $1.46 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 | $17 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Green Bay, Wisconsin (United States) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Green Bay, Wisconsin | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 | $38 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 | $23 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $152 | $161 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 | $70 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 | $7 | + 130% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.47 | $4.76 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.53 | $4.77 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $338 | $469 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 | $0.37 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $42 | $29 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 | $8 | + 3% | |
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TOTAL | + 22% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 441 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 12, 2024.
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